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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing a red backdrop. Two ornately decorated deity murti stand behind a large gold shivalinga with three horizontal lines, draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. The left figure holds a trident and wears a crown and jewelled necklaces; the right figure wears a striped crown and white garment with gold ornaments. In the foreground a man in white clothes with a yellow shawl sits with palms pressed together in prayer at the left. Brass oil lamps, kalasha pots and a bowl of offerings sit on the altar, and a small orange-clad figure stands near the base of the lingam.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of deity murtis seated on a golden throne, adorned with flower garlands and jewelry; the central figure wears a red turban and the consort a white and silver sari. In front, a man in white clothes with a yellow garland sits cross-legged on the shrine platform beside brass oil lamps, a kalasha/ritual vessel, and offering bowls, indicating pooja and arathi. Gold-finished lamp stands line both sides.2010-07-13A photograph inside a shrine with white stone pillars and a gilded arch framing a red backdrop. Two deity murti sit on a golden throne-like seat, one wearing a red crown and a white and pearl necklace, the other in a white and gold sari with a black headdress, both draped in red and yellow garlands. In front, a seated priest in white dhoti and a yellow shawl performs puja with a brass plate of offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small orange-robed figure sits on the altar among garlands.2010-07-13A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged at lower left, performing puja before a shrine. Behind him, a gilded deity pair sits on a golden throne under a golden arch against red drapes: one figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a crown and garlands, the other wears a white and gold sari with jewelry. Between them stands a silver-and-gold kalasha-like shivalinga with marigold and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small saffron-robed figure. Offerings in brass bowls lie on the marble platform.2010-07-13A photograph inside a shrine of an ornate gold-framed niche with a red curtain behind two deity murtis seated on a golden throne. The figures wear jeweled crowns, pearl and bead necklaces and bright garlands of yellow and red flowers. In the centre stands a golden kalasha with a green and red garland, and a small orange-clad figure with flower garlands sits in front. A seated man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl sits at left, performing puja with a lamp and offerings. Brass oil lamps and bronze lamp stands line both sides, with a smaller garlanded deity murti at right. The scene reflects temple puja and aarti.2010-07-13A priest in a white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits at the lower left of a temple shrine, performing puja with a lamp and offerings before a golden arched niche. Inside the niche sit two deity murtis draped with red and green garlands and ornate jewelry, one wearing a tall crown. In front stands a golden shivalinga with flower garlands, a small figure in orange and white garland, brass oil lamps on tall stands, kalasha-type vessels and bowls of offerings. Red and orange drapes frame the shrine, and the image is a photograph of an interior ritual scene with no visible a person candidate.2010-07-13A golden temple shrine holds two gilded murti figures seated on a raised platform before a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a pearl-and-bead necklace and a red-gold dhoti; the figure on the right wears a white and silver crown, layered pearl necklaces and a white dhoti. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In front stands a silver kalasha with a golden base, surrounded by marigold and red flower garlands, with brass oil lamps on both sides and small brass vessels with offerings. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl kneels with palms joined in namaste at the lower left, performing pooja and arathi.2010-07-13A seated priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits with folded hands before a shrine at dusk. Beside him is a small white-robed figure with an orange cloth and a garland, placed on the ground among brass pooja vessels, a lamp, a tray of flowers and an open book. Behind them stands a gilded arched shrine holding a deity murti in red and orange with a crown, and a golden shivalinga draped with yellow and red garlands. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a red curtain hangs at left.2010-07-13A temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapery. Two deity murtis are seated on a raised platform: the figure on the left wears a crown, a red garment and a white garland with a beaded necklace, and holds a ceremonial object, while the figure on the right wears a large crown, a jewelled necklace and a white dhoti-style garment. Between them is a golden kalasha-like vessel. Marigold and rose garlands drape the platform and a small golden murti sits at the base. A man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged at the left, palms pressed together in prayer. Brass lamps stand on either side and offering plates rest on the floor.2010-07-13March 20 20132013-03-20A seated priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl performs puja before a golden shrine niche framed by ornate arch. Two deity murtis sit on a golden throne-like seat, one wearing a crown and red garment, the other wearing a white sari with gold border and jewelled necklaces, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and offering plates with fruit and flowers rest on the platform in front. A red curtain and iron grille with trident motifs appear at left.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch framing two large deity murtis seated on a raised platform draped in yellow and blue fabric. The central figure wears an orange turban and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, holding a trident, with a consort beside him in a crown and garlands. A shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl kneels at lower left with hands folded in namaskar, his forehead and arms marked with white paste. Red and orange garlands hang over the shrine, with a kalasha, brass vessels and oil lamps placed before it. A small red-clad figure stands at right beside another lamp. The man is a priest or devotee; no identifiable a person is visible.2011-08-08December 16 20102010-12-16